Kimberly L. Rallings
Country Club Hills ,IL
Summary
Empathetic, effective, and motivated professional who combines clinical experience with compassion to meet the challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Clear awareness of diverse backgrounds, alert to widely varied patient needs and circumstances. Collaborative team player, acting as key resource to colleagues and allied health professionals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
ATC Staffing Agency
Palos Heights, IL
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted with daily living activities to promote patient independence and comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas for a safe environment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
Certified Nursing Assistant (Registry)
South Suburban Nursing and Rehab Center
Homewood, IL
03.2014 - 07.2018
- Perform rounds hourly.
- Fall and safety prevention
- Originated Activities of Daily Living Program that helped patients achieve maximum potential of independence from a functional standpoint.
- Collaborated with other disciplines to provide continuum of comprehensive care.
- Provided medical care to those in need including, but not limited to diabetes, cardiac, wound, and palliative care.
- Assist with physical therapy exercises as well as assisting with help when needed.
- Assisted the patients and family while outside the facility to a doctor’s office visit and fulfilling the family’s needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
South shore hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Preforming patient care which includes fall prevention, ADL, Feeding Grooming, incontinence care and transporting from unit to unit.
- Wound care with turning and repositioning.
- Assist the patients and nurses with the correct care for the patients.
- Perform comfort care to the patients and the family.
- Foley catheter care.
- Vital signs
- Performing CPR on the intensive care unit.
Certified Nursing Assistant for Homecare and MacNeal Hospital
Brightstar care
Naperville, IL
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Home health aide
- Took vitals signs for patients.
- Assist family and patients’ needs
- Provide comfort Care, as well as patient, family, and physician needs at seasons hospice unit at macNeal hospital.
Laboratory Technician
Rosenblum Healthcare Center
Chicago, IL
07.2015 - 07.2015
- Took blood pressure, weight, and temperatures of incoming patients.
- Assisted a wide variety of patients of all age groups
- Performing venipuncture, ordering tests.
- Assisting physician with exams. Performed histories and physical examinations.
- Ordered tests to provide information on patient’s condition.
- Collected urine and stool for further testing.
- Assisting other medical staff with assignments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evanston Nursing and Rehab Center
Evanston, IL
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Fall and safety prevention.
- Originated Activities of Daily Living Program that helped patients achieve maximum potential of independence from a functional standpoint.
- Provided medical care to those in need including, but not limited to diabetes, cardiac, wound, and palliative care.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercise as well as assisting with help when needed.
- Special needs and mental health care.
- Foley catheter care as well as gastric tube care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glenbridge Nursing and Rehab Center
Niles, IL
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Fall and safety prevention.
- Originated Activities of Daily Living Program that helped patients achieve maximum potential of independence from a functional standpoint.
- Collaborated with other disciplines to provide continuum of comprehensive care.
- Provided medical care to those in need including, but not limited to diabetes, cardiac, wound, and palliative care.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises as well as assisting with help when needed.
- Gastric tube and Foley catheter care.
- I also help patients get prepared for their dialysis appointments and assist them with before and after care.
Patient Care Technician
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted healthcare team in providing direct patient care and monitoring vital signs.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and post-care instructions to promote recovery.
- Advocated for patient comfort and satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and compassionately.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Education
Certificate - phlebotomy
Prestige nurse aid
South Holland, IL01.2014
Certificate - basics nurse aide, Nursing assistant class
Glencrest nursing and rehab center
Chicago, IL01.2013
Medical assistant certificate - undefined
Illinois school of health careers
Chicago, IL01.2009
High School - General education
Longwood academy
Chicago, IL01.2008
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Venipuncture procedure
- Centrifuge
- CPR
- Team player
- EKG
Locations
- South shore hospital, Chicago, IL
- South Suburban Nursing and Rehab Center, Homewood, IL
- ATC Staffing Agency, Palos Heights, IL
- Brightstar care, Naperville, IL
- Rosenblum Healthcare Center, Chicago, IL
- Evanston nursing and Rehab Center, Evanston, IL
- Glenbridge Nursing and Rehab Center, Niles, IL
- Prestige nurse aid, South Holland, IL
- Glencrest nursing and rehab center, Chicago, IL
- Illinois school of health careers, Chicago, IL
- Longwood academy, Chicago, IL
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
University of Illinois
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
South shore hospital
07.2018 - 07.2023
CNA
ATC Staffing Agency
06.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant for Homecare and MacNeal Hospital
Brightstar care
01.2017 - 01.2018
Laboratory Technician
Rosenblum Healthcare Center
07.2015 - 07.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant (Registry)
South Suburban Nursing and Rehab Center
03.2014 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evanston Nursing and Rehab Center
09.2013 - 03.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glenbridge Nursing and Rehab Center
06.2013 - 09.2013
Certificate - phlebotomy
Prestige nurse aid
Certificate - basics nurse aide, Nursing assistant class
Glencrest nursing and rehab center
Medical assistant certificate - undefined
Illinois school of health careers
High School - General education
Longwood academy